Formula 1: Verstappen takes the final pole of the season. The title-deciding race is tomorrow at 14 p.m.

Max Verstappen took pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing the final qualifying session of the season with a perfect lap on the Yas Marina Circuit. The four-time world champion is keeping his championship hopes alive and preparing for the decisive battle against Piastri and Norris, scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00 PM Italian time.

Norris and Piastri behind Max

Lando Norris He finished qualifying in second place, confirming his solid and consistent pace. The Briton, currently leading the overall standings, will start alongside his closest rival, Verstappen, in a duel that will be heated from the first corner of the GP. Oscar Piastres Instead, he takes third place on the grid. The Australian remains fully in contention for the title, with 16 points to make up and an ideal position to attempt a major coup in the final round of the season.

George Russell he placed fourth with a competitive Mercedes but imprecise in the final sector. Leclerc He finished fifth after a challenging qualifying session, due to Ferrari's usual problems. Under these conditions, P5 was the best possible result for the Monegasque, who still managed to secure the Ferrari on the third row.

Three drivers for a place on the World Championship throne 

The title race will be decided tomorrow. Norris just getting on the podium will be enough to become world champion. Verstappen, 12 points behind, will have to aim for victory and hope that their rival does not go beyond fourth place. Piastres, at -16, still has a concrete chance of turning everything around from third place on the grid. Under the lights of Yas Marina, only one of the three contenders will have the honor of lifting the world trophy. The Formula 1 world is ready to witness the Abu Dhabi GP.